Magnus (2016): Ratings & Box Office
Magnus is a 2016 documentary directed by Benjamin Ree. It runs 1 hour 18 minutes and earned $101,739 worldwide. Critics gave it 81% on Rotten Tomatoes and 52 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.1/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 18m (78 min)
- Director
- Benjamin Ree
- Genre
- Documentary
- Original language
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Norwegian - Studio
- FilmRise
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Magnus About?
The premise of Magnus without spoilers.
This documentary explores the life and career of Magnus Carlsen, the celebrated chess grandmaster often called the "Mozart of Chess." It examines the skills that brought him recognition, including his remarkable memory and strategic thinking, while also revealing the less tangible elements—creativity and intuition—that contribute to his success. The film offers a deeper understanding of the dedication and mental fortitude required to reach the pinnacle of the chess world.
Magnus Themes & Keywords
· 17 tags- norwegian
- chess
- genius
- child prodigy
- male protagonist
- brother sister relationship
- sister sister relationship
- father son relationship
- mother son relationship
- vexillology
- 2010s
- world championship
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- grandmaster
- draw
- checkmate
- blunder
- sports documentary
The Director of Magnus
Directed by Benjamin Ree.
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Director Benjamin Ree
More from Benjamin Ree
More films directed by Benjamin Ree, best-rated first: The Remarkable Life of Ibelin and The Painter and the Thief.
Magnus Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Magnus 81% on Rotten Tomatoes and 52 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.1/10.
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IMDb 7.1 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 81% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 77%
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Metacritic 52 Metascore
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TMDB 68% User score
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Letterboxd 3.5 /5
2 ratings
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Movie Insider 4.6 /5
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Magnus Box Office
Magnus grossed $101,739 worldwide. $8,944 came from the US and Canada and $92,795 (91%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$101.7K
- US & Canada
- $8.9K
- International
- $92.8K
Magnus Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Magnus.
Magnus Also Known As
5 alternative titles, including “Magnus - Der Mozart des Schachs” and “Магнус”.
- Also known as
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- Magnus - Der Mozart des Schachs
- Магнус
- Magnus - schackgeniet
- 망누스
- מגנוס: ילד הפלא של השחמט
Seen Magnus?
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Magnus FAQ: Box Office, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Magnus, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Magnus?
Magnus runs 1 hour 18 minutes (78 minutes).
When was Magnus released?
Magnus was released on November 18, 2016.
Who directed Magnus?
Magnus was directed by Benjamin Ree.
More films by Benjamin Ree How much did Magnus make at the box office?
Magnus grossed $101,739 worldwide ($8,944 domestic, $92,795 international).
How is Magnus rated?
Magnus has 7.1/10 on IMDb, 81% on Rotten Tomatoes, 52 on Metacritic and 68% on TMDB.
Does Magnus have a post-credit scene?
No. Magnus has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Magnus in?
The original language of Magnus is Norwegian.
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